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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.31, 2,804.54 and 1,090.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.31, 2,804.54 and 1,090.58 is: 1,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.31 : 2,804.54 = 1,090.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.31/2,804.54 = 1,090.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.31x = 2,804.54 × 1,090.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.31x = 3,058,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,555.76/1,870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.32

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